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+1 (888) 647 05 40While regulation changes have been increasing in many jurisdictions, Curacao is one of the smoothest access points for iGaming operators. But, as the industry sorts out the changes the new law brings, some organizations have been given interim Orange Seal status for at least 90 days by regulatory officials/legal authorities as a stopgap measure of recognizing businesses that were licensed under previous rules. This gives them limited operating rights as they work their way to meet the new Green Seal framework, being prepared to launch under the new licensing standard that will govern regulated gaming operations on the island going forward.
SCRs are also a good way to transfer the operations of regulated companies, as they provide an entire “turnkey” solution on Curacao and enable compliant projects to be rapidly set up using proven systems, infrastructure, and compliance structures. Where most market entrants target new-build or retrofit projects, this entity is unique in having been poised to migrate easily and rapidly to the Green Seal while maintaining business-as-usual functionality and regulatory alignment.
This is a business designed to be immediate. Unlike others, its engine is fully working, not as placeholders or hollow-best-answer constituencies. Integration of payments, modular platforms, and operational dashboards will make the launch of a casino skin by a new operator only take days instead of months.
Key technical components include next-described.
This type of readiness typically appeals to operators seeking an entry without the long time-to-market of development, supplier negotiation, or complex infrastructure deployment.
The 2024 Curaçao licensing reform has introduced a tiered compliance framework. Orange Seal is not a permanent license, but one that has been given to companies that had up-to-date permissions under the previous system. The additional time allows these entities to maintain some level of operation during the interim period to ready themselves for more comprehensive requirements found within Green Seal, which is the ultimate license under the new regulations.
The new rules – including AML/KYC protocols, data protection measures, and responsible gaming policies – are a natural fit for this company, which has already undergone significant alignment. With all documentation and audits of cleanliness completed for licensed fiduciary providers – allowing them access to all data pertinent to the actual certification – it is well aligned for swift submission through the Green Seal application process.
The new accreditor to this is likely going to need longer review periods for fresh applicants; however, it has the upside of having provisional status, no delinquencies, and a migration plan that they had prepared. Crucially, it is a blank corporate slate with no legacy legal liabilities or historical operational millstones around its neck.
Levels of compliance: Green Seal holders have stricter AML/KYC and reporting requirements, whereas Orange Seal operators are initially covered by a lower level of observation until they clear full authorization.
Market coverage: All B2C iGaming operations with players under the new license structure will require a Green Seal. The Green Seal also includes a more lightweight tier of approval with lower operational requirements for technology providers or other affiliate networks and service platforms not directly involved in real-time money wagering. Both tiers are meant to offer guided support by GLI experts in operationally servicing the new standard, while still providing formal acknowledgment and trust with banks, partners, and regulators.
Deep feature integration is provided with an API-driven architecture, or components can be deployed modularly. For management of brand-oriented assignments, multi-site operation features are there along with pre-built branding layers. Direct integrations with over 50 payment gateways and built-in support to connect with game providers through an aggregator API standard ensure maximum agility for a wide range of commercial models – from standalone casinos to SaaS.
Ownership transfer in as little as five business days, fully operational within ten – access to systems, compliance brief, and technical handover. The buyer can activate or migrate a brand into the jurisdiction immediately upon purchase, having already completed the due diligence, appointed a compliance officer, and put in place local agent agreements. It is extremely strategic: timing-low friction entry.
Many jurisdictions will demand progressively tighter controls and an Orange Seal company that will meet the standards of Green Seal provides both legal immunity and technological sophistication, into the future. This is a high-quality, once-in-a-generation opportunity for investors and operators looking to move quickly into the deregulated iGaming space, where more money will be made than lost – an entity created ready for scale under the new rulebook.
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